Herbert Montessori School, 10, Herbert Avenue, Merrion Road, Dublin 4
Retention of a part single, part two-storey extension and an increase in childcare places.
2986/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 July 2020
- Reference
- 2986/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 8 July 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission and retention are sought for a part single, part two-storey extension that exceeds the permitted floor area by 31 sqm in total. The application also seeks to increase the maximum permitted childcare places from 38 to 64.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 31 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission & retention: planning permission for development comprising retention of unauthorised development to rear consisting of a part single, part two storey extension exceeding the permitted floor area by 29.5 sqm at ground floor level and 1.5 sqm at first floor level with modified design; and an increase in the maximum permitted number of childcare places from 38 to 64 places.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Herbert Ave, Dublin 4, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €1,250,000 | 46 m |
| Apt 3, Fortlands, Herbert Ave Dublin 4 | May 2026 | €575,000 | 68 m |
| 6 Fortlands, Herbert Ave, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Jul 2026 | €574,250 | 68 m |
| 2 Fortlands, Herbert Ave, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €230,000 | 68 m |
| 9 Estate Avenue, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4 | Dec 2025 | €670,000 | 72 m |
| Apt 52, 143 Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €621,560 | 103 m |
| Apartment 43, 143 Merrion Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €739,575 | 103 m |
| Apartment 7, 143 Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €528,456 | 103 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 July 2020
- Further information requested31 August 2020
- Further information received5 October 2020
- Decision due30 October 2020
- Decision issued30 October 2020
- Grant issued15 December 2020
In the area
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WEB1683/19Dublin CityLodged 22 Nov 2019New dwelling
- Refused70 m away
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WEB1022/20Dublin CityLodged 15 Jan 2020New dwelling
- Invalid70 m away
Permission is sought to — Construct single storey dwelling (with part basement)
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WEB1690/19Dublin CityLodged 27 Nov 2019New dwelling
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